2019-9-23 11:25 |
Cryptocurrency adoption is picking up speed. Now, you can spend your Bitcoin to buy a latte or a ticket to space. Here is a status check on the retailers across the globe that are accepting crypto origin »
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Last week’s departure of Overstock CEO, Patrick Byrne, is unlikely to alter the online discount store’s ambitions towards crypto and blockchain. The libertarian made Overstock one of the first retailers ever to accept bitcoin way back in 2014, making it a pioneer in the industry.
2019-8-26 17:00 | |
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Mobile wallets and other apps will soon be able to plug into Flexa's payment rails and offer crypto payments to retailers.
2019-8-23 23:00 | |
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Coinbase Commerce, a special platform designed by Coinbase to be used by merchants, is using Constantinople, Ethereum’s most recent upgrade, to let its retailers use USD Coin (USDC). The platform, which helps investors who want to receive crypto payments, has recently added USDC, which is based on the Ethereum technology. Bojan Joveski, a software engineer […]
2019-8-15 21:57 | |
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South Korea has become one of the world’s most well-established blockchain and cryptocurrency pioneers in recent years. With significant strides taken to adopt the nascent sector, despite some contentious regulatory actions, the forward-thinking nation has set a unique standard for the world to observe and follow.
2019-8-9 03:10 | |
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On August 1, it was discovered that the giant retail corporation Walmart has patented plans for a stablecoin that’s backed by U.S. dollars. If released into the wild, the USD-based cryptocurrency would be issued to select Walmart retailers and partners while the patent’s description explains the coin could be used outside of Walmart’s retail scope […] The post Banks Stopped Walmart Bank – Now the Retail Giant Hits Back With Crypto appeared first on Bitcoin News.
2019-8-3 23:00 | |
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European electronics retailer Phone House to accept crypto through UTRUST » CryptoNinjas Phone House, one of Europe’s largest electronics retailers and telecommunications providers, today announced it will accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for payment via a new partnership with UTRUST, a crypto payment solution.
2019-7-26 20:56 | |
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Slowly but surely, bitcoin is gathering momentum as a payment method. The list of retailers accepting crypto payments continues to expand. Most recently, IGA, a major Australian supermarket network started accepting payments in bitcoin.
2019-7-12 23:54 | |
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Flexa, a payment network seeking to unite retail and blockchain technologies, has announced Litecoin (LTC) as the fifth digital asset to be accepted by merchants on the Flexa network, and the first coin added to the network since it launched back in May.
2019-7-5 21:19 | |
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Cryptocurrency users are often forced to convert their coins to fiat in order to purchase items from leading retailers and ecommerce platforms such as Walmart and Home Depot, Amazon, Aliexpress, and Ebay.
2019-6-20 09:45 | |
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The use and prevalence of cryptocurrency have led to a number of disruptions within the global economic system such as many large firms being forced to finally adopt crypto, many major retailers finally accepting cryptocurrency and the general public beginning to question the traditional economic structures that have existed until now. One of the latest […]
2019-6-17 17:07 | |
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Ordering from large retailers doesn’t necessarily have to involve fiat money, even when these merchants have yet to adopt crypto payments. A platform called Alagoria lets you buy items sold by Home Depot and Walmart and you can pay with decentralized currencies such as bitcoin cash.
2019-6-12 17:35 | |
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Crypto Project Growing Its Digital Asset Payment System Crypto. com Pay announced on its blog its showcase in Hong Kong of the platform’s ability to provide instant cryptocurrency payments on existing merchant retailers.
2019-6-4 22:14 | |
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Crypto-backed prepaid debit and credit cards, for everyone, may soon become the conventional way of buying goods and services. Considering that many retailers are yet to fully accept direct payments made using crypto, these cards will certainly come in handy.
2019-5-30 18:54 | |
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Prepaid, debit and credit cards backed by digital assets are a great way to spend your coins, given that it will take time for retailers to transition to accepting direct cryptocurrency payments. One such card, offered by Crypto.
2019-5-29 15:01 | |
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Coinbase Commerce Hits $50 Million In Processed Transactions According to a recent report from CoinDesk, Coinbase Commerce, the crypto startup’s application for merchants and online retailers, has recently surpassed $50 million in processed transactions.
2019-5-26 08:30 | |
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An increasing number of businesses are now accepting cryptocurrency payments and crypto payment gateway solutions are more in demand than ever before. This has recently become more evident with some of the big-name global online retailers now committing to accepting cryptos, re-affirming their growing importance in the commercial world.
2019-5-22 10:11 | |
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On May 20, Eligma showed off its Elipay service, a crypto payment processing system that allows people to pay for products and services with cryptocurrencies at over 300 retailers in the region. The grand opening of Elipay’s Croatian launch started with the first transaction made by Bitcoin.
2019-5-21 21:37 | |
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Widespread acceptance is widely touted as cryptocurrency’s end goal. But, with prices rising and the next halving a year away, it’s not yet clear who’s willing to spend it. A recent announcement added further heat to the already-excited market: Bitcoin is going to be accepted at a large range of retailers.
2019-5-21 23:48 | |
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Welcome to this weeks Masternode Monday! Great news for digital currencies this week, they are getting a mainstream push so retailers like Whole Foods, Lowes, Petco, and many more will accept payments in crypto!Energi is working on becoming one step closer to their ultimate world adoption goal working on
2019-5-21 23:04 | |
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Recently, news emerged that several major retailers like Starbucks and Whole Foods were accepting crypto payments. On the surface, the news seems to be pretty good. Back in March, Bitcoin bull Tim Draper mentioned how people would use Bitcoin at Starbucks by 2022, and that people would laugh if a customer tried to pay with […]
2019-5-17 19:25 | |
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We have already seen big giants like IBM, Accenture, Deloitte, Deutsche and others getting into the blockchain and even crypto world. Additionally, Samsung’s crypto wallet that is now venturing into private Bitcoin node, and web browser Opera releasing a new version with a built-in crypto wallet, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are gaining ground when it comes […]
2019-5-17 07:13 | |
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Whole Foods, a company owned by Amazon, and other big name retailers will now accept payment for goods in cryptocurrencies. This latest development was made possible by a collaboration between Gemini, a cryptocurrency company owned by the Winklevoss twins and Flexa, a payments startup.
2019-5-14 15:29 | |
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Crypto payments are going mainstream with more than 30,000 retailers and 15 major brands now accepting bitcoin, ethereum and bitcoin cash through a point of sale solution. “Instead of bolting...
2019-5-14 11:50 | |
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Despite the rapid emergence of Nakomoto’s vision sparking bitcoin’s worldwide popularity, everyday use by consumers has been slow to take hold. Much of this is attributed to merchant reticence amid crypto’s volatility and popularity among cybercriminals.
2019-5-14 10:00 | |
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On May 13, cryptocurrency enthusiasts were pleased to hear that major retailers including Whole Foods, Lowes, Petco, Regal Cinemas, and Gamestop will accept payments in crypto. The payments will be processed by Flexa using its custodial wallet called ‘Spedn’ which gives people the ability to spend with bitcoin core, ethereum, bitcoin cash, and GUSD.
2019-5-14 00:15 | |
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On May 13, cryptocurrency enthusiasts were pleased to hear that major retailers including Whole Foods, Lowes, Petco, Regal Cinemas, and Gamestop will accept payments in crypto. The payments will be processed by Flexa using its custodial wallet called ‘Spedn’ which gives people the ability to spend with bitcoin core, ethereum, bitcoin cash, and GUSD.
2019-5-14 00:15 | |
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Принадлежащая братьям Уинклвоссам биржа Gemini объявила о партнерстве с платежной сетью Flexa, благодаря которому крупные американские ритейлеры начнут принимать криптовалюты к оплате. We’re excited to announce our partnership with @FlexaHQ at #Consensus2019.
2019-5-14 22:02 | |
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Принадлежащая братьям Уинклвоссам биржа Gemini объявила о партнерстве с платежной сетью Flexa, благодаря которому крупные американские ритейлеры начнут принимать криптовалюты к оплате. We’re excited to announce our partnership with @FlexaHQ at #Consensus2019.
2019-5-14 20:41 | |
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Payments startup Flexa has unveiled an app where consumers can spend cryptocurrencies at 15 major U.S. retailers
2019-5-14 19:55 | |
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In a bid to foster cryptocurrency employment into the mainstream space, Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange has partnered with Flexa, a global cryptocurrency payments network that enables major retailers to accept digital asset payments [to spend bitcoin, ether, Bitcoin Cash, and Gemini dollars] in stores.
2019-5-13 18:53 | |
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Payments startup Flexa has released a crypto wallet called SPEDN to help brick-and-mortar retailers accept cryptocurrencies.
2019-5-13 17:00 | |
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It may be summer, but it’s never too early to think about the holidays. Dash hodlers will have a new venue for their Christmas shopping, thanks to a new online marketplace. At GiftCards. dash. org, users will be able to spend Dash for gift cards from hundreds of U.
2019-5-9 00:12 | |
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Aussie Digital is ready to change the Ecommerce landscape and shake up the status quo set by blockbuster names such as Amazon and eBay. Unlike other platforms, Aussie Digital’s plethora of retailers will accept Crypto & Fiat as payment for all kinds of goods and services.
2019-5-8 13:12 | |
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The team at Pundi X could never be accused of lacking ambition. Since launching their tokens through a $35 million ICO in early January 2018, the Indonesian startup has not only created the NPXS token, but also developed a prototype blockchain phone, the XPhone, and manufactured and distributed its POS devices to retailers, with a […] The post Pundi X POSitions Itself For Middle East Expansion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2019-5-1 20:12 | |
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CryptoNinjas DoshEx, a South African crypto asset exchange, and global blockchain-based payment provider Pundi X, today announced a strategic partnership to bring cryptocurrency to high street retailers and local consumers.
2019-4-9 00:29 | |
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Dash, a top 15 cryptocurrency with a focus on payments, has announced a new milestone in its partnership with the largest crypto broker in South America, Cryptobuyer. As it seeks to further its mission of global adoption and expand influence in the Latin American economy, Cryptobuyer will be incorporating payment gateways with Venezuelan retail giant […] The post Dash Expands With Cryptobuyer To Reach Retailers in South America appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2019-3-29 22:03 | |
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As a means of encouraging wider use, Payments and banking services app Zeux has integrated IOTA (MIOTA) for crypto payments in stores for retailers in a collaboration with IOTA Foundation. This is to be fully available in a few weeks time according to an announcement by the Zeux team on Medium.
2019-3-22 17:30 | |
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Swiss-based Digitec Galaxus and Avnet will start accepting Bitcoin (BTC) payments.
2019-3-20 15:34 | |
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Many critics of Bitcoin often argue that its four occasionally five-figure price point is entirely unjustified based on the lack of BTC use in retail. However, over the years, plenty of companies have attempted to nurture the gradual adoption of cryptocurrency by offering to accept payment for goods and services in different digital assets.
2019-3-20 02:00 | |
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It isn’t a secret that Bitcoin has yet to see adoption. Few online merchants accept the cryptocurrency. And the same could be said for retailers and food establishments. But, over the past 24 months, the underlying industry tides have begun to shift in Bitcoin’s favor, as forward-thinking developers have started to flow into this space.
2019-3-4 16:47 | |
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In a recent development in Japan’s crypto industry, Mizuho Financial Group announced that it would launch its digital currency on March 1. According to Nikkei Asian Review, the 1. 8-trillion megabank’s digital currency service would allow users to exchange their yens for a cryptocurrency called J-Coin through an app of the same name.
2019-2-27 18:00 | |
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Bytus wants to revolutionize the payment system as it works today and blockchain enables us to do that. Point of Sale transactions are always delayed by fiat payments, crypto transactions will set this right.
2019-2-24 17:34 | |
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Thanks to a new partnership with Chimpion, respected lampholder wholesaler H&M Distributors will accept major cryptocurrencies, and hopes to pass on these savings to its network of retailers. The announcement was made on February 8, 2019.
2019-2-14 10:00 | |
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While cryptos endure their tough winter, various skeptics have come out to voice their opinions about what they perceive as an unstable market. The latest to throw shade on cryptos is PayPal’s own CEO, Dan Schulman.
2019-1-24 22:52 | |
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Cryptocurrency mining has increased with more powerful machines being manufactured despite the 2018 bear market. As it stands, the most recent machines in the market have the ability to facilitate 28-76 trillion hashes in one second.
2019-1-14 19:28 | |
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Hackers Strike Again, Taking Over Non-Profit Twitter Account To Impersonate Affiliate Profile For Coinbase Hackers have been constantly using Twitter over the last six months in a way that can con consumers.
2019-1-10 17:19 | |
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Crypto payment card app Fold just announced support for Target, one of America’s biggest retailers. Starting today, Fold users can use bitcoin to load a card with money, then spend that money at Target.
2018-12-19 23:32 | |
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Sephora Shoppers Get The First Bitcoin In Their Lives After Using Lolli App The cosmetics chain Sephora has recently joined a list of retailers that let shoppers earn their cash back after using the Lolli app to buy products.
2018-12-14 20:30 | |
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Sephora has joined the list of retailers at which shoppers can earn bitcoin rewards via the Lolli app.
2018-12-14 16:00 | |
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The US House of Representatives passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) by a resounding 279 to 136 vote. The bill, seen as a major win for the crypto industry, aims to establish a long-awaited regulatory framework for digital assets in the US.
In a detailed analysis shared with his 788,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter), renowned analyst Pentoshi has forecasted a more restrained outlook for the current crypto bull run, suggesting that it may not mirror the explosive growth seen in previous cycles.
In his latest essay, Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of crypto exchange BitMEX, introduced a bold investment philosophy he calls the “Left Curve. ” This strategy diverges sharply from traditional investment approaches typically adopted during bull markets in the crypto world.
Wally Adeyemo cited a recent settlement with crypto exchange Binance and sanctions against crypto mixer Sinbad in calling for an expansion of the U.S. Treasury’s authority.
Genesis claims Gemini made preferential transfers of about $689 million from Genesis and wants the court to “correct this unfairness.”
The former presidential candidate spoke at NABS about opportunities the United States may be missing to blockchain and AI for the public good.
The third-party crypto bot Wallet is debuting its global rollout on Telegram Messenger in several countries in Latin America and Africa.